Thursday, 13 May 2021
The development of the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the nursery industry is underway, with opportunities for those within the sector to provide direction.
Hort Innovation is seeking feedback from industry on key priority areas for levy investment in research and development (R&D) and marketing for the 2021-2024 period.
An online survey will be available from Friday, 21 May here. More
Monday, 10 May 2021
The Greenlife Industry Australia careers hub is now live, providing business owners and job seekers with a suite of resources which outline the opportunities available within the nursery industry.
Like many agricultural industries, the greenlife industry faces several challenges that impact its ability to attract and retain both a new and experienced workforce including unfamiliarity with career pathways, perceived lower wages and available education.
The hub which is a result of levy funded project ‘Developing Nursery Career Pathways’ (NY19006) is tackling these challenges head on by providing detailed information on the benefits of working in the industry, career pathways and educational and vocational opportunities. More
The most common gall inducing insect groups in Australia include aphids, midge flies and gall wasps. There are a variety of other groups that also sometimes produce galls, in particular thrips, psyllids and scale insects. More
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Expressions of interest are open for women within the horticulture sector to apply for leadership development scholarships.
The program aims to equip women with the skills and tools needed to accelerate their career and become leaders in horticulture. More
Monday, 3 May 2021
The Which Plant Where online plant selector tool is about to complete its beta version, which will enable users to select the best plants against a range of criteria with a long-term focus on climate suitability and sustainability.
This will be integral to future planning of urban green spaces, to ensure that plant types selected will survive in changing climatic conditions.
The project team are seeking select individuals to test and provide feedback on the beta version of the tool from 30 April to 15 May 2021. More
Friday, 23 April 2021
Hort Connections is back and registrations for the 2021 event are now open!
The event will run from Monday, 7 June to Wednesday, 9 June at the Brisbane Convention Centre in Queensland.
The conference will spotlight the important role that horticulture plays in human nutrition, health, and global food security for the horticulture industry. More
